I think she's a very pretty lady.
I'm not so sure about the light situation though. With that harsh, probably mid-day, sunlight it puts half her face in shadow and makes too many dark lines on her face to bring out the soft beautiful features in her face -even the soft treatment you used on the first doesn't really help.
Next time just wait for a clouded over day or else take her inside and put her neart a window.
That being said I do like some of the poses and angles that you got out of this shot.
Good stuff, just watch the light.
Cheers,
a.
Hmmm.... I'm stuck on these shots. All have something good and something not so good.
The third shot is compositionally the best, but the fact you cna see into her shirt is def not flattering and the shot height puts the emphasis on her chest.
I have to agree with the fact the light is much too harsh. In this situation find shade and shoot becuase it'll be much easier and better looking.
The last issue I have is the PP'ing on the images... I'm looking at it and seeing either resize artifacts or over sharpening plus a glamour glow... not sure if I personally like it, but have seen it done before like this.
Thank you all for your insight and all are SPOT ON. We took a few minutes around 1pm to go across to the harbor and it was wicked bright which caused dor harsh lighting conditions and then to mitigate that I applied some PP that doesn't completely get rid of it and thus we have the issues you all have pointed out. This really was a quick hey let's go take a few "test" shots so I can get more comfortable with a "model" and how to manage a shoot so I think overall I'm fairly happy with the result in that context but definitely need to address the items pointed out. Thanks again.
Really nice Randy. Those impromtu shots make it difficult to nail the things one would like if the time was available....especially with a hesitant subject...
All that these would need is the addtion of a reflector/and or a diffuser on a stand and the harsh light could be controlled. I think you did great especially considering the time elements.
however is it just me or is the light used really hot?
Hi Marshmallow Man, yes this was outside, next to Boston Harbor around 1PM in really bright, harsh sunlight but as indicated it was an impromptu so I had no refelctors and just shot the best I could....it was more of an exercise in working with someone who had done this before because I had not.
Really nice Randy. Those impromtu shots make it difficult to nail the things one would like if the time was available....especially with a hesitant subject...
All that these would need is the addtion of a reflector/and or a diffuser on a stand and the harsh light could be controlled. I think you did great especially considering the time elements.
Thanks Swartzy. I'm looking foward to having a more controlled session because I think we can get some terrific shots. This woman is very easy to work with and didn't need any direction at all.
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I'm not so sure about the light situation though. With that harsh, probably mid-day, sunlight it puts half her face in shadow and makes too many dark lines on her face to bring out the soft beautiful features in her face -even the soft treatment you used on the first doesn't really help.
Next time just wait for a clouded over day or else take her inside and put her neart a window.
That being said I do like some of the poses and angles that you got out of this shot.
Good stuff, just watch the light.
Cheers,
a.
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The third shot is compositionally the best, but the fact you cna see into her shirt is def not flattering and the shot height puts the emphasis on her chest.
I have to agree with the fact the light is much too harsh. In this situation find shade and shoot becuase it'll be much easier and better looking.
The last issue I have is the PP'ing on the images... I'm looking at it and seeing either resize artifacts or over sharpening plus a glamour glow... not sure if I personally like it, but have seen it done before like this.
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All that these would need is the addtion of a reflector/and or a diffuser on a stand and the harsh light could be controlled. I think you did great especially considering the time elements.
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however is it just me or is the light used really hot?
Hi Marshmallow Man, yes this was outside, next to Boston Harbor around 1PM in really bright, harsh sunlight but as indicated it was an impromptu so I had no refelctors and just shot the best I could....it was more of an exercise in working with someone who had done this before because I had not.
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Thanks Swartzy. I'm looking foward to having a more controlled session because I think we can get some terrific shots. This woman is very easy to work with and didn't need any direction at all.
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